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Striking - Toss and Hit

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Help your young athletes practice hitting a ball with these fun activities. Bring in all kinds of soft bats and soft balls. Experiment with hitting balls using different size bats. Work on hand-eye coordination. Teach them the optimum zone and time in which to hit the ball. Have them try hitting a fly ball, hitting a line drive, and hitting a ground ball. A great introduction to a baseball or softball unit!

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balls, hitting, tossing, bats

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ball, bat, hitting, striking, tossing, physical education
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6th - 8th
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Physical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Year
2002

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